Shopping in French

The most common French phrases for shopping and paying are “C'est combien ?” (How much is it?), “Je le prends.” (I'll take it.), “Je peux l'essayer ?” (Can I try it on?), “Je peux payer par carte ?” (Can I pay by card?) and “Je peux me faire rembourser ?” (Can I get a refund?). Below are all 35, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

35 phrases · 5 situations · #176–210 of 333 · Updated

Prices and deals

Ask the price, and whether there is a cheaper one or a discount.

  1. #176 C'est combien ? How much is it?
  2. #177 C'est trop cher. It's too expensive.
  3. #178 Vous en avez un moins cher ? Do you have a cheaper one?
  4. #194 Il y a une réduction ? Is there a discount?
  5. #195 C'est en promotion. It's on sale.

Choosing

Look around, compare, and decide.

  1. #179 Je le prends. I'll take it.
  2. #180 Je n'en veux pas. I don't want it.
  3. #185 Quelle couleur tu veux ? What color do you want?
  4. #186 Je préfère le bleu. I like the blue one.
  5. #192 Je regarde seulement. I'm just looking.
  6. #199 Rupture de stock. Out of stock.
  7. #201 Je reviendrai plus tard. I'll come back later.
  8. #209 Je peux en voir un autre ? Can I see another one?
  9. #210 J'ai besoin de piles. I need batteries.

Sizes and fitting

Try it on and find the right size.

  1. #181 Je peux l'essayer ? Can I try it on?
  2. #182 Quelle taille c'est ? What size is this?
  3. #183 Vous avez une taille plus grande ? Do you have a larger size?
  4. #184 Vous avez une taille plus petite ? Do you have a smaller size?
  5. #191 Où est la cabine d'essayage ? Where is the fitting room?

Paying

Card or cash, the change, the receipt and the bag.

  1. #187 Je peux payer par carte ? Can I pay by card?
  2. #188 Vous acceptez les espèces ? Do you accept cash?
  3. #189 Il me faut un reçu. I need a receipt.
  4. #193 Vous pouvez l'emballer en cadeau ? Can you wrap it as a gift?
  5. #196 Il me faut un sac. I need a bag.
  6. #198 Où est la caisse ? Where is the cashier?
  7. #206 Où puis-je payer ? Where can I pay?
  8. #207 Vous pouvez me faire de la monnaie ? Can you break this bill?
  9. #208 Ce n'est pas la bonne monnaie. That's the wrong change.

Returns, delivery and opening hours

When it does not work, or has not arrived yet.

  1. #190 Je peux me faire rembourser ? Can I get a refund?
  2. #197 Ouvert de neuf à six. Open from nine to six.
  3. #200 Quand est-ce que ça arrive ? When will it arrive?
  4. #202 Vous livrez ? Do you deliver?
  5. #203 J'ai commandé ça en ligne. I ordered this online.
  6. #204 Ça ne marche pas. This doesn't work.
  7. #205 Je peux l'échanger ? Can you exchange it?

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Questions about French phrases for shopping and paying

What are the most common French phrases for shopping and paying?

The most common French phrases for shopping and paying are “C'est combien ?” (How much is it?), “Je le prends.” (I'll take it.), “Je peux l'essayer ?” (Can I try it on?), “Je peux payer par carte ?” (Can I pay by card?) and “Je peux me faire rembourser ?” (Can I get a refund?). All 35 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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